From the jump, it’s obvious that Boys Like Girls have given us the soundtrack of our summer with their infectious new single “The Outside.” Marking their third new release of the year, “The Outside” is a vibrant masterpiece bursting with colorfully layered choruses and a double dose of nostalgia, instantly transporting you back to unforgettable summer nights with friends. The music video opens with a rush of memories, showcasing throwback videos of the band during their energetic performances and behind-the-scenes antics. As the group’s signature melodies kick in, fans are whisked away to a world that is both familiar and… Read more »
This week in my final Badflower series, I have the band Badflower all together in the back of their tour bus! We are all talking and we’re hanging out, and I was out with them filling in as a tour manager for them. I get to hear their prospectives on how far they’ve come in being a band, as well as more off the wall conversation.
Deafheaven have announced they will be reissuing their sophomore album, Sunbather on November 17th via Death Wish Inc. This re-release is to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the record and will include several remixed and remastered versions of the tracks from the same producer Deafheaven worked with on the original. Along with this news, the band has also shared dates to a North American tour this fall where the they will be playing the record in full. Deafheaven Guitarist Kerry McCoy spoke on the anniversary, sharing: “Sunbather gave us a career. Before then we were working jobs and had these… Read more »
Following the release of KennyHoopla’s 3-track capsule project with frequent collaborator and friend, Travis Barker, the emerging artist has issued the official music video for the project’s standout single, “MARRY KILL F*CK//.” “MARRY KILL F*CK//” captures the very essence of KennyHoopla‘s unbridled energy and contagious punk-rock spirit. With clever references and innuendos scattered throughout, the song playfully nods to Barker’s bandmate Tom DeLonge with the line, “And everyone is recommending me their therapist/They believe in God/But don’t believe in aliens.” This song truly exemplifies KennyHoopla‘s uninhibited and electrifying musical style, making it a must-listen for fans of the genre. Read… Read more »
Telle Smith of The Word Alive chats about the band’s upcoming album ‘Hard Reset’ and Tommy Wooldridge gives his thoughts on the new ‘Barbie’ & ‘Oppenheimer’ films that dominated the box office and was dubbed… Barbenheimer!
Sitting here in July, it’s important to reflect on the fact that Pride Month is now behind us, but the work that’s necessary is anything but. The reality is that Pride, AAPI Month, Black History Month, and Women’s History Month are useful in that they amplify issues for those that need them amplified. But if you’re a part of one or more of those communities, or if you’re a true ally, then every month is Pride, AAPI, Black History, and Women’s History. This writer chatted with Tegan and Sara a couple of weeks ago, and they were highlighting the importance… Read more »
Hear a fantastic conversation with Darian Sanders and Khalifa White, the stars of The Lion King North American tour, before revisiting some conversations about spy romances and femme empowerment.
It was never a phase. However, which phase are we talking about exactly? Truth be told, the evolution of the emo style had many, many phases. We know we were never the jocks, the preps, or the bookworms. But we certainly had something going on, and it was developing alongside the bands we loved. Sometimes we were in all black, and surprisingly, sometimes, we were in pink and yellow. Beanies may have been really tiny, and other times very baggy and oversized. Emo fashion means something different for everyone. We thought it would be fun to rank the different ways… Read more »
The Head And The Heart have announced dates for an extensive tour of North America this fall. The tour kicks off in Salt Lake City, UT on August 4th and wraps in New Orleans, LA on November 18th. The run will see the band hitting cities likes Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Memphis, Brooklyn and more. The Head And The Heart will be joined by Father John Misty, Miya Folik, Jamie Wyatt, Amanda Shires, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, and Yoke Lore for support. Today the band also released music video for their popular and beloved track, “Rivers And Roads“.… Read more »
Ahead of their forthcoming new album RUCKUS! dropping August 18th via Fearless Records, Movements has announced a string of headlining tour dates across Europe and the United Kingdom. The shows kick off November 14th in Wiesbaden, Germany and wrap November 30th in London. Movements will hit Leeds, Glasgow, Hamburg, Southampton and more on the tour. The California band have stayed busy this year building hype for their highly-anticipated new release. They have dropped a surprising number of singles, five to be exact, from the ten song record. Tracks we have heard so far include, “Tightrope“, “Lead Pipe“, “Killing Time“, “Fail… Read more »
